Two arrested in Minor Gang Rape case in Jashpur, one accused absconding

Jashpur | Desk: Police have achieved a breakthrough in the case of the brutal rape of a minor girl in the Bagbahar police station area of ​​Jashpur. Pathalgaon police have arrested two accused involved in the gang rape, while a key suspect remains at large.

Police teams are continuously raiding possible hideouts to search for the absconding accused.

The incident occurred on the night of February 16th, when the 17-year-old girl went to see a play in her village. When she did not return home late at night, her worried family began searching for her.

The next day, on February 17th, the victim was found lying unconscious and distraught on the roadside near the electricity substation. With the help of villagers, she was immediately taken to a local hospital, but due to her critical condition, she was referred to the civil hospital for further treatment.

After regaining consciousness, the victim recounted her ordeal to her mother, stating that while returning from a play, two young men lured her home and lured her on their bike. The accused then took her to the forest, where they raped her one by one.

Based on the medical examination and the victim's statement, the police registered a case and began an investigation. During the investigation, the police detained Satyaprakash Yadav using the bike number. During rigorous interrogation, he confessed to his crime and revealed the names of his other accomplices, prompting police action.